3 Top Tips to Fly Standby Like a Pro

There are numerous circumstances when you may decide or be subjected to flying standby. An instance is when you miss your flight and you just have to be on the next flight because there is an emergency waiting for you on the other side. So you will have no other decision than to board a standby flight.

Ok, now you know that you have to take a standby flight, but what do you have to do next and what does that really mean?
Hi, my name is Haley and I'm here today with Better Wander to provide you the right tips and tricks to help you have a smooth and stress-free trip.
In this video, I'll give you a brief introduction to how to fly standby, and share 3 essential tips that you must know before you do your reservation.

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0:00 - Intro
0:15 - What is a Standby Flight?
0:50 - Tip Number 1 on Flying Standby
1:32 - Tip Number 2 on Flying Standby
2:05 - Tip Number 3 on Flying Standby

[pablosaave]

Thanks for the explanation. My brother signed me up to his benefit as an airline employee through myIDtravel. Does that mean I am buddy pass holder now? Thanks

[gustavorabino]

You didn't mentioned the most important thing how do you get into the standby list if you don't know anyone at the airline, like almost everyone.

[aleman]

I had to wait for 3 flights and could not get 1 seat. I just don't know how to fly on the holidays. I think is impossible for some

[xbhendrix]

I'm going to give it a go. Do you have to apply for standby same day or can you apply weeks in advance?

[esmeraldasaldivar]

Please show me how to put myself on standby